Innovation is a buzzword of a new generation. It is also a word with so many ambiguous connotations, that no one really, has been able to put his or her finger on what personifies real innovation. There are countless examples of moments of innovation and myriads of innovative ideas to impact...

The establishment of the new Australian Parliamentary Budget Office in 2012 has created a body capable of increasing the transparency and accountability of public finance by providing independent policy costings, budget analysis, and forecasts to the Parliament. This working paper examines the...